About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the Consumer Gen AI Product MLE team at Snap! You will develop ML-products and AI Lenses that serve millions of Snapchatters daily, focusing on image and video generation, editing, and LLMs. You'll also build cutting-edge AR experiences and work on state-of-the-art GenAI pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Develop ML-products and AI Lenses with a primary focus on image and video generation and editing, as well as LLMs
- Build cutting-edge augmented reality experiences with diffusion/flow matching models
- Work on state of the art GenAI pipelines for image and video generation
- Ship a consumer-facing solution within weeks
- Collaborate with Product, Software Engineering, Lens Content and Data Science teams to prototype new ideas, integrate ML models and APIs into production, and refine them through A/B testing and user feedback
- Monitor the market and research landscape for new developments in Gen AI
- Evaluate open-source models and third-party AI APIs/services to inform build-vs-buy decisions
- Evaluate open-source Gen AI models and APIs
Requirements
- Strong background in Machine Learning
- Strong programming skills in Python or C++
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or equivalent years of engineering experience in one or more of the following: neural rendering, generative models, segmentation, object detection, classification, tracking, or other related applications of deep learning or computer vision
- Proven passion for machine learning; stay up-to-date with research and excited about prototyping new ideas quickly
- Knowledge of mathematics and deep learning foundations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability leading and executing large, complex technical initiatives
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Python
- C++
- Neural rendering
- Generative models
- Segmentation
- Object detection
- Classification
- Tracking
- Deep learning
- Computer vision
- Computer graphics foundations
- Visual Gen AI models for Image and Video generation and Editing
- Evaluating the visual quality of Image and Video models
- GenAI field
- Proactively learn new concepts and apply them at work
Location
- Office
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
About the Company
- Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
- The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Equal Opportunity
- At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EEOE, including disability/vets.
